Every immunization has a story behind it. Vax Heroes celebrates the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians recognized through the American Pharmacists Association Immunization Champion Awards. GSK supports these healthcare professionals' efforts to help improve vaccination education, access and uptake while protecting patients and strengthening communities.
Meet Chyanne C.
See how Chyanne is helping pharmacy teams expand immunization access and bring preventive care directly into the community.
Meet Alanna S.
See how Alanna turns everyday patient conversation into opportunities to build vaccine confidence and identify immunization gaps.
Meet Joel T.
Hear how Joel's decades of service demonstrates the important role pharmacists play as trusted immunizers, educators and public health advocates.
Vax Heroes on the APhA Rx Report Podcast
Listen to the 2026 Vax Heroes discuss the experiences, relationships and everyday actions that help improve vaccination access and confidence in their communities.
About the Vax Heroes campaign
Vax Heroes is a national campaign developed in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) to recognize and celebrate pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across the United States. Timed to American Pharmacists Month in October and Pharmacist Appreciation Week, October 18–25, Vax Heroes shines a spotlight on the critical role pharmacy teams play in advancing adult immunization and protecting public health.
With an increase in pharmacy-based adult immunizations in recent years, pharmacists’ clinical responsibilities have expanded, leading to increasing workload pressures and burnout, often with limited recognition for their growing impact. Vax Heroes is designed to help bridge this gap by amplifying the stories of APhA’s Immunization Champion Award winners, sharing their real-world experiences more broadly to inspire pharmacists across the country.
The Vax Heroes campaign is grounded in real experiences and stories sourced from practicing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Throughout October, the campaign will deploy a mix of storytelling, digital content, and recognition-focused activations across pharmacist-focused channels:
• Vax Heroes Video Vignettes: Featuring APhA Immunization Champion Award winners and real immunization moments, highlighting the everyday actions pharmacy teams take to help protect patients and communities through vaccination.
• APhA Rx Report Podcast: An educational episode featuring Vax Heroes discussing the value of vaccines and the importance of pharmacist advocacy.
